SU Beckenried has a cake stand today in DorfPlatz. I had volunteered to bring in a cake. Those who know me, know that Baking doesn't come naturally to me. All the exact proportions throw me off. I'm more of "today I'm in the mood of a pinch of this, a tad of that" kinda cook.

Anyways, I had offered and now I must Bake.  It's Swiss National Day and what better way to commemorate it than to bake - Urner Pastete - the characteristic Pie from the Canton of Uri, the Birthplace of Switzerland.

Lukas digs up the recipe from his Grandmother, who hailed from Göschenen. Under his expert directions, we bake the Pastete together -- Raisins, Wine, Sugar, Cinnamon, Butter, Flour, Eggs.. what's not to love??? We decorate the Pie with dough Crosses and fork pierces. A final paint with Egg yolk and it's ready to get golden in the Oven. That wasn't too bad, was it? Thanks to SU cake stand, I learnt something new today.

The “Urner Pastete” is a traditional farmer recipe that was prepared in the colder season as a source of energy. These days, it's more of a sweet accompaniment to Coffee.. 

Antonia & Marianne are at the Cakestand when i donate my Pie. Ahhh.. way too many temptations here. To satisfy my sweet-tooth, I buy myself slices of Rhubarb & Carrot cakes...